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On YouTubeTampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 15
Lightning’s Max Crozier to return after 26-game absence
Some reinforcements for the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into the final game of their regular season. When speaking to the media, defenseman Max Crozier revealed that he will be in the lineup on Wednesday night when the Lightning hosts the New York Rangers, marking his first appearance after missing the past 26 games.
Brandon Halverson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15
Lightning Recall Brandon Halverson
The Lightning announced today that they’ve recalled goaltender Brandon Halverson from AHL Syracuse. It’s likely he’ll back up Andrei Vasilevskiy for tonight’s regular-season finale against the Rangers, per Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14
Lightning aim to lock up 1st-round home ice vs. Rangers
When the Tampa Bay Lightning host the New York Rangers in their regular-season finale Wednesday, they know a matchup against the Montreal Canadiens is ahead in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 13
Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens to meet in Round 1 of 2025-26 playoffs
Let’s get ready to rumble. With the Buffalo Sabres clinching the top spot in the Atlantic Division on Monday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens will officially become dance partners in the first round of the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 13
Lightning hold off late charge from Red Wings for overtime win
Nikita Kucherov scored the game-winner 27 seconds into overtime, and the Tampa Bay Lightning started a final two-game homestand with their 50th win, edging the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Monday night.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13
Lightning To Use EBUG With Jonas Johansson Out
The Tampa Bay Lightning took the ice without backup goaltender Jonas Johansson in Monday night’s game against the Detroit Red Wings. Johansson is out day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / April 13
Lightning Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Finalizing Positioning, Momentum, and More
The Tampa Bay Lightning enter the final week of the 2025–26 regular season still fighting for playoff positioning, even though they clinched a spot some time ago.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / April 12
Lightning’s Potential 1st-Round Playoff Matchups
The Tampa Bay Lightning are down to their final couple of games on the regular-season calendar. Despite the few games left to play, the playoff bracket is far from set.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11
Emil Lilleberg's late goal lifts Lightning past skidding Bruins
Defenseman Emil Lilleberg scored a rebound goal with 1:35 left in regulation, leading the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning to a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday afternoon.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 11
Canadiens Should Still Avoid Lightning in Round 1 if Possible
In the moment, Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper definitely appeared meme-worthy. Think something along the lines of “scenes that precede unfortunate events.” Seconds before Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky scored the late game-winning 2-1 goal on Thursday, Cooper had been caught on camera prematurely celebrating.
Declan Carlile News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9
Lightning Activate Declan Carlile
The Tampa Bay Lightning have activated defenseman Declan Carlile off of long-term injured reserve in advance of tonight’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, according to Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Sick Podcast / April 9
Massive Game For Habs Tonight Vs. Lightning
The Montreal Canadiens (46-22-10) take on the Tampa Bay Lightning (48-24-6) in a big important matchup that surely will have implications on the order of the top 3 in the Atlantic Division.
Pontus Holmberg News / NHL Trade Talk / April 7
Should NHL penalty box employee be fired over the Holmberg injury?
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper is calling for a penalty box attendant to lose his job after Pontus Holmberg was injured Monday night when he fell into a partially open door.
Nikita Kucherov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov hits major milestone with goal vs. Sabres
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov reached a career landmark in the team’s 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night at the KeyBank Center.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 8
'I don't know if they should keep their job': Cooper on penalty box attendant after Holmberg injury
It’s not often you see a head coach take out their frustrations on non-NHL team employees, and even less often that it’s a justified frustration, but that’s exactly what happened during the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Buffalo Sabres.
NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 3
Penguins Lose 6-3 Against Lightning, Cirelli Scores Hat Trick
The Penguins took a 6-3 loss on Thursday when they visited the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have been alternating between wins and losses, while the Penguins had a two-game winning streak.
Andrei Vasilevskiy News / Breakaway on SI / April 3
Why Lightning’s Success Starts with Andrei Vasilevskiy
The Tampa Bay Lightning don’t need to search far for their identity. It’s been built over years, shaped by deep playoff runs and tested in the highest-pressure moments the sport can offer.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / April 2
Jon Cooper Explains Why Lightning Value Yanni Gourde
The 2025–26 season has tested the Tampa Bay Lightning in just about every way imaginable. Injuries have piled up, lines have shifted, and roles have changed on a near nightly basis.
Brandon Hagel News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1
Lightning’s Brandon Hagel doubtful for Penguins game with undisclosed injury
The Tampa Bay Lightning might still be in the thick of playoff positioning in the Atlantic Division, but their priority is making sure their best players are 100% healthy.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 31
Lightning’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Lightning may not be playing their best hockey as the regular season comes to a close, but there’s no reason that head coach Jon Cooper’s team won’t feel quite a bit of confidence once the playoffs get underway.
Jon Cooper News / Breakaway on SI / March 30
Jon Cooper Praises Young Lightning Defenseman After Career Night
The Tampa Bay Lightning have spent most of this season patching together their blue line. Injuries have come in waves, forcing constant changes and testing the team’s depth in ways few contenders experience.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 22
Oilers should take Connor McDavid's harsh comments seriously
The Edmonton Oilers are almost certainly going to the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season, but that is not where the expectation sits with this team.
Kevyn Adams News / Yardbarker / March 8
Sabres take over first place with Game-of-the-Year win vs. Lightning
The Buffalo Sabres are back, and they proved it again on Sunday in an 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning that put them into sole possession of first-place in the NHL's Atlantic Division.
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